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Acer Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M vs MSI Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M

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  • 134specifications compared
  • 33differ
  • 101identical
  • 28known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product colour
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Black, Blue
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Silver
  • Display diagonal
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:33.8 cm (13.3")
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:39.6 cm (15.6")
  • Processor family
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Intel® Core™ i5
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor generation
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
  • Processor model
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:i5-2430M
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:i3-2330M
  • Processor frequency
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:2.4 GHz
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:2.2 GHz
  • Processor cache type
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Smart Cache
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:L3
  • Processor socket
    • Aspire TimelineX 3830TG-2434G12 Intel® Core™ i5 i5-2430M:Socket 988
    • Megabook CX640-455NL laptop Intel® Core™ i3 i3-2330M:BGA 1023

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162 specifications
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlack, BlueSilver
Form factorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceClamshell
Display1 differ
Display diagonalDiffers33.8 cm (13.3")39.6 cm (15.6")
Display brightnessKnown for one200 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Display surfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGloss
Processor10 differ
Processor familyDiffersIntel® Core™ i5Intel® Core™ i3
Processor generationDiffers2nd gen Intel® Core™ i52nd gen Intel® Core™ i3
Processor modelDiffersi5-2430Mi3-2330M
Processor boost frequencyKnown for one3 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
Processor cache typeDiffersSmart CacheL3
Processor socketDiffersSocket 988BGA 1023
Processor seriesDiffersIntel Core i5-2400 Mobile SeriesIntel Core i3-2300 Mobile Series
TjunctionDiffers100 °C85C ; 100C
PCI Express configurationsDiffers1x16, 2x8, 1x8+2x41x16, 2x8
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)Differs2422
Memory1 differ
Memory clock speedDiffers1066 MHz1333 MHz
Memory slots (available)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Storage4 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers120 GB500 GB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD
SSD capacityKnown for one120 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Optical drive typeDiffersNoDVD Super Multi
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, SD, xDMemory Stick (MS), MMC, MS PRO, MS Pro-HG, SD, SDHC, SDXC
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source500 GB
HDD interfaceKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSATA
HDD speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source5400 RPM
Graphics2 differ
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540MNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 520M
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneGDDR3Unknown — not stated by the source
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1200 MHz1100 MHz
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersHDHDA
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network2 differ
Networking featuresDiffersGigabit EthernetGigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Wireless technologyKnown for oneWi-FiUnknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothDiffersYesNo
Bluetooth versionKnown for one3.0+HSUnknown — not stated by the source
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers02
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantityDiffers02
Keyboardidentical
Full-size keyboardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features5 differ
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)DiffersYesNo
Intel® Turbo Boost TechnologyDiffers2.0No
Processor ARK IDDiffers5345053434
Processor codeDiffersSR04WSR04J
Processor package sizeDiffers37.5x37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)37.5 x 37.5 (rPGA988B); 31 x 24 (BGA1023)
Batteryidentical
Battery capacityKnown for one6000 mAhUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery life (max)Known for one9 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffersYesNo
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Password protection typeKnown for oneBIOS, HDD, Supervisor, UserUnknown — not stated by the source
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers1.85 kg2.6 kg
WidthDiffers321 mm380 mm
DepthDiffers228 mm260 mm
HeightKnown for one29.3 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Height (front)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.7 cm
Height (rear)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.4 cm
Other featuresidentical
TV tuner integratedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.3 MP
Optical driveidentical
LightScribeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo

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